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Public-Private response to VG’s Copper Mine fire commended – Hon Rymer
COPPER MINE, Virgin Gorda, VI- Minister for Transportation Works and Utilities, Honourable Kye M. Rymer (R5), has commended the emergency responders and residents of Princess Quarters along Copper Mine Road, Virgin Gorda, for their timely response to a house fire that happened earlier this week on Tuesday, January 18, 2022.
HoA & Customs offices evacuated due to suspected fire!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The building that houses the Office of the House of Assembly (HoA) and Her Majesty’s Customs Headquarters, the Richard C. Stoutt Building, was evacuated this morning, March 24, 2021, due to a suspected fire.
Go-fast boat destroyed by fire in West End
WEST END, Tortola, VI- A go-fast boat on its trailer in a parking lot opposite the West End Community Centre was damaged by fire last night, January 26, 2021.
Fire damages section of R&R Malone Complex in Pockwood Pond
POCKWOOD POND, Tortola, VI- Just over two years after a fire had destroyed a major section of the R&R Malone Complex in Pockwood Pond, the business establishment was hit with another blaze.
Fire guts 2 rooms of Long Bush home
LONG BUSH, Tortola, VI- Fire broke out at a 2-storey home in Long Bush, Tortola, this afternoon, September 1, 2020, damaging 2 bedrooms of the property before Virgin Islands Fire and Rescue Services arrived and, with help from members of the public, quickly extinguished it.
Major fire averted @ Big Brother’s Gas Station
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- What could have been a major disaster was quickly averted when the Virgin Islands Fire and Rescue Services responded to a call of a fire at a local gas station this morning, June 28, 2020.
Residents told to desist from burning garbage
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Since the Virgin Islands proceeded on complete lockdown on March 27, 2020, where persons have been restricted from even going to the garbage dumpsters in their communities, some persons have resorted to the inconsiderate and dangerous practice of burning their waste in their yards.
Fire chief Zebalon A. McLean hailed a ‘hero’ by accident victim Colin Stevens
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- One of the victims of the December 5, 2019 accident that occurred at Fahie Hill, Tortola, has showered praise on all those who were involved in the rescue mission but had special mention for Chief Fire and Rescue Officer Zebalon A. McLean, who he said entered the unstable vehicle when no one else wanted to take the risk.
‘The Curve Bar & Grill’ in Meyer’s Estate hit by fire
MEYER’S ESTATE, Tortola, VI- A fire suspected to be electrical in origin broke out at the night spot known as ‘The Curve Bar & Grill’ at Meyer’s Estate, Tortola, in the wee hours this morning, November 11, 2019.
Fire officers commended for extinguishing bush fire @ Meyers
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Transportation, Works and Utilities Honourable Kye M. Rymer (R5) has commended Chief Fire Officer Zebalon A. Mclean and his officers for extinguishing a bush fire that was threatening the residence of Mr and Mrs Simon Potter at Meyers Estate, Tortola.
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